Senior Civil Design Engineer

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to oversee the design phase for major projects, including electrical and civil works. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the role offers substantial benefits including career development and counseling services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in design and project management within the renewables sector, along with proficiency in AutoCAD.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to virtual GP

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles related to electricity, power distribution, or renewables.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar technology.
• Managed design phases from tender through to construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design phase of Major projects including electrical and civil designs.
• Conduct design checks and manage day-to-day contractor activities.
• Be the main contact for design-related client inquiries.

Skills

Design experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Wakefield
What’s in it for you…

?We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

As a Senior Civil Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design phase of multiple Major projects, supporting the Design manager, and providing technical support to stakeholders throughout the business. Our Major Projects typically consist of electrical and civil designs for ICP connections, private networks and renewable energy projects. This is a full time permanent role based from home and our office in Wakefield.

As a Senior Civil Engineer you will…

• Design checks on all for construction, Civil or electrical drawings issued by designers and contractors.
• Minor design amendments and AutoCAD work as needed.
• Delivery design phase of projects up 400kV with appropriate use of specialist contractors.
• Escalate to manager any risks or nonconformances.
• Manage day-to-day activities of design contractors working on assigned projects.
• Be main point of contact for clients for all design related issues.
• Manage validation of contractor invoices against programme and contract within limits of delegated authority.
• Maintain positive cashflow and escalate any financial variation from contract or PO to design manager.

About you…

This role is perfect for someone who has experience in a design role with knowledge of electricity, power distribution systems, or renewables industry. You will have a strong working knowledge of Auto CAD or similar and have managed the design phase of projects from tender through to construction. You will need to be an excellent communicator with high attention to detail!

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Next steps...

If your interested in this opportunity please apply asap!